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Tune in to an all new episode of In the Arena, when host Monsignor Kieran Harrington is joined by Bill Tucker of Newsmax Media to talk about world affairs. Then he’s joined by Director Tim Reckart, who talks about his new Christmas movie “The Star”, opening in theaters next week, as well as producer DeVon Franklin, who worked on the film as well. And Kevin Fitzpatrick talks about World War I memorials throughout the city in honor of Veteran’s Day. All this and more on In the Arena, faith at the forefront of today’s news and events!

St. John Vianney Comes Alive Onstage

As part of Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio’s Year of Vocations campaign, the story of the patron saint of parish priests is brought to the stage in Queens. Currents News Katie Engesser attends the performance.

A Meeting of Generations in Brooklyn

Currents News Katie Engesser reports the students of Saint Savior High School are visiting seniors residing at an assisted living center in Canarsie… and everyone enjoys the benefits.

Their First Step to the Priesthood

In this year dedicated to cultivating vocations in the Brooklyn Diocese, there is a milestone service. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio is ordaining young men as transitional deacons. Currents News Katie Engesser reports the happy day arrives after much hard work.

 

Coming Together for Confirmation

A big development in the faith lives of thirty young Catholics. The Bishop of Brooklyn Nicholas DiMarzio blesses them with the sacrament of Confirmation. Currents News Katie Engesser is on hand for the highly anticipated occasion.

Diocese Volunteers Prepare to Head to Houston

With the Bishop of Brooklyn, Nicholas DiMarzio leading the way, Catholics are showing they care for victims of natural disasters. Days after preparing emergency relief supplies for Puerto Rico, a team from the Diocese is heading to Houston to help after Hurricane Harvey. Currents News, Michelle Powers, is joining them to cover their work and pitch-in as well.

Basilica of Old St. Patrick’s

Why is Little Italy’s most famous church named after an Irish Saint instead of an Italian Saint? Find out as Anthony Mangano travels to the heart of this iconic Manhattan neighborhood to talk with Father Sakano.

Kids Give Back to Vets

On Friday, the nation celebrates Veterans Day…honoring the men and women who have sacrificed to keep America safe and free. At a Catholic Academy in the Bergen Beach neighborhood of Brooklyn, the students are doing something special to recognize those who serve. Currents News, Michelle Powers, has the story.